Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 184 of 903

September 12, 2009

Condo I am renting. Central AC and heat. Other folks here have mentioned having heat pump systems that don't work worth a darn. Lower eastern NY. Air handler has an…

September 10, 2009

1. Having fiberglass insulation blown into an older home that has wood lathe plaster walls.  Exterior is vinyl sided.  Contractor will remove pieces of siding, drill holes and blow in the insulation. …

September 9, 2009

Ok, I posted here recently about having new windows and new HVAC system but not seeing any gains in efficiency. I pointed out that I wanted to add to the…

September 9, 2009

I want to do some wall insulating in the near future and it occurs to me that my knowledge of blowing in cellulose is a little light. Are the machines that…

September 9, 2009

We are considering laying radiant heating coils on an existing slab on grade. What is the minimum capping slab that will allow this? Would you recommend a gypsum product or…

September 9, 2009

I am searching for Airtightness strategies that are achieving 1.5 ACH50 or better. I am also trying to avoid sprayfoam for a variety of reasons. If you are achieving good…

September 8, 2009

Long story made short - I got a call today from a friend looking for a part for a Rheem model# 21VR75 water heater. The red control knob - the…

September 8, 2009

(This may go with the "Screaming Heat Pump" thread) Any plumbers out there know what would cause a tankless water heater to make a shrill (like a burglar alarm or…

September 8, 2009

The dimmer switches in our new home get hot. Does that mean that they are the kind that use the same amount of energy even when the lights are turned…

September 8, 2009

BIL has a door with an uncommon kerf size for push-in weatherstrip. I've had no luck finding replacement Googling, Pemko, Q-Lon, RCT, etc.   Door is 100 miles away so I haven't seen it,…